Riding, jumping, showing, and winning were only part of this equestrian’s life. As she learned from Mum, her role model and mentor, owning an animal is a major responsibility. It takes lots of time, energy, and hard work. Heather’s jobs were many.
Feeding: At a very young age, Heather learned that it’s not safe to hand feed her ponies. Instead, she wisely put all food into feed buckets. She was careful to accurately measure the exact amount, not a bit extra, to help prevent her ponies from setting sick from overeating. Heather made sure to provide her ponies with fresh water and refused to give them sugar cubes.
Grooming: Heather kept her horse looking tidy by brushing his coat, mane, and tail. She also trimmed his tail, sometimes much too short, in her effort to make it even. She picked his feet out to keep them clean and prevent them from becoming sore. 
Maintained Tack & Stall: Heather cleaned all the tack (any equipment that goes on a horse, such as saddles, reins, bits, and harnesses). She raked manure and kept each stall clean and dry.